Illyushin IL-28 (Beagle)
The first Soviet jet bomber, the IL-28 first flew in August 1948. Deliveries to the Soviet
Air Force began in 1951. Probably withdrawn from Soviet service in the late 60's but
the type soldiered on in China and other communist countries for several more years.
Air Force began in 1951. Probably withdrawn from Soviet service in the late 60's but
the type soldiered on in China and other communist countries for several more years.
